Spiritual Growth for Parents and Troubled Teens

Parents struggling with troubled teens × Troubled Teens
Troubled Teens /trou.bled/ /teens/ n. Noun A troubled teen is defined as a person that is between the age 13-19 that is beset by problems or conflict. Every Teenager faces problems that they must encounter in their life.  Problems arise in every person’s life both big and small yet sometimes we allow even the most insignificant of problems affect our lives.  Sometimes with teenagers they allow trials in their life greatly affect them in negative ways.  Typically when a person (typically teenagers) face problems in their lives, the ability to cope with the problem does not exist.  When teenagers turn to other things to cope with the feelings of the problems that they usually face  things such as drugs and alcohol, pornography, criminal activity, etc. It is important to find help for troubled teens as soon as possible.  There are many different programs that are available to help troubled teens with the problems that they face each with a different approach and nature to the program.
, whether it be troubled boys or troubled girls, need professional support × Support
Support / sup·port/ n. Noun Support is defined as the act or instance of supporting; serve as a foundation for something else. Support can be given to many different ways. Through the encouragement to perform and progress and also through being there for someone who needs help. Support is usually shown through family and peers but can come from anywhere from support centers, rehab centers, and treatment centers. Without a support, confidence would be very difficult to find. Support is key to getting through trials and problems. The ability to have someone that is supporting you and encouraging you to move forward and progress is important to growth and change. Especially with youth, that as they are trying to find out who they are that they feel supported in all of their doings. This is important because as support and encouragement is shown the youth feel confident to become the best they can be.
in finding the right boarding schools or programs.  Educational Consultants from California (Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego), Texas (Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Austin, San Antonio), Georgia (Atlanta, Saint Simmons Island), Florida (Jacksonville, Destin, Tampa Bay, Miami, Orlando), Virginia (Richmond, Williamsberg), Wisconsin (Milwaukee, Eau Claire), North Carolina (Charlotte, Raliegh, Durham) Arizona (Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale), Oregon (Salem, Bend, Portland), Nevada (Las Vegas, Reno), refer parents to Zion Educational System as the preimer Christian boarding school for troubled teens. It is the goal of Zion Educational Systems to assist parents in their search for the perfect solution, call now for more information at 866-471-8579.

Zion Educational Systems is Here to Help Troubled Teens

Zion Educational Systems is a Christ-centered leadership academy focused on academic restoration (grade repair and credit recovery), emotional and spiritual growth, athletics, horsemanship, and family restoration.  Zion Educational Systems, a program for troubled teenagers, presents a leadership curriculum that is on par with the executive level training provided by Fortune 500 companies.  At ZES the focus is on emotional intelligence × Emotional intelligence
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the ability to monitor one's own and other people's emotions, to discriminate between different emotions and label them appropriately, and to use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior.
and a true heart change.  Using Christian counseling × Counseling
coun·sel·ing The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines counseling as the provision of assistance and guidance in resolving personal, social, or psychological problems and difficulties, especially by a professional. Counseling can come in many different forms. These forms include, but are not limited to, child development, eating disorder, substance abuse, rehabilitation, mental health and educational counseling. The type of counseling needed for an individual depends on the type of issues or problems he/she happens to be facing. Counseling Troubled Youth Counseling offers hope to all kinds of troubled youth. Teens who struggle with personality disorders, emotional trauma, psychological disorders and/or learning disabilities, are all great candidates for counseling. These types of teens are often times, in desperate need for some type of counseling, and if some form of counseling is not achieved, are at high risk of fateful, dire consequences. These consequences may include drug addiction, imprisonment, or in some cases, even death.
, positive peer culture, academic excellence, our parents tout Zion Educational Systems as one of the best Christian boarding schools and programs in the country.  Educational Consultants look at ZES as the alternative to the Wilderness Therapy × Wilderness therapy
Wilderness therapy programs are a therapeutic option for troubled teens located outdoors, that assist youth in treating various behavioral and psychological disorders. One expert describes wilderness therapy: "wilderness therapy is the use adventure-based activities and/or adventure-based theory to provide people with emotional and/or behavioral problems with experiences which lead to positive change in their lives." Wilderness therapy is relatively popular among parents of troubled teens, and is considered alternate choice to services such as, programs and boarding schools for troubled teens. Wilderness therapy is becoming an increasingly popular choice among parents of troubled teens. However, like most treatment options, one size does not fit all. Parents interested in sending their child to a wilderness program need to be aware of other options as well. It is crucial to do all the research necessary when deciding on a treatment for troubled teens.
Camps/Programs, Military Boarding Schools, Boot Camps × Boot camps
The Merriam- Webster dictionary provided the following definitions for boot camps: A military training camp for new recruits, with strict discipline. a prison for youthful offenders, run on military lines." a short, intensive, and rigorous course of training." Boot camps are also utilized by parents of troubled teens. These boot camps, or brat camps as they are sometimes known as, offer the strict discipline and intense physical training that traditional boot camps offer. When referring to the treatment of troubled teens, boot camps have recently become an a treatment option for parents to consider. Boot camps are often times utilized by parents of teens who display out of control behaviors and are desperate for assistance in treating their child's abnormal, negative behaviors. The overall effectiveness of these types of treatment programs have been heavily scrutinized by therapeutic and mental health professionals. Boot camps are generally considered as a "quick fix," and offer little or no long lasting changes.
, Group Homes × Group Homes
Group homes were originally a home where a small number of unrelated people in need of care, support, or supervision can live together, such as those who are elderly or mentally ill. However, group homes have now evolved into a therapeutic service for individuals suffering from emotional, therapeutic or addiction type ailments. Group homes are often operated in home-style facilities where staff and therapeutic professionals also live. With this type of setting, group homes are able to provide 24 hour care and are able to connect with individuals on a more one-to-one level. Group homes are ideal for troubled teens who are in need therapeutic, emotional or behavioral restoration. Group homes provide troubled teens with 24 hour supervision and care. Often times staffed by a professional therapeutic, clinical staff, Group homes are becoming an increasingly popular choice among parents of troubled youth.
, and Therapeutic Boarding Schools × Therapeutic boarding schools
Therapeutic boarding schools are A therapeutic boarding school (TBS), alternatively known as boarding schools for troubled teens, is a boarding school based on the therapeutic community model that offers an educational program together with specialized structure and supervision for students with emotional and behavioral problems, substance abuse problems, or learning difficulties. Therapeutic boarding schools for troubled teens, much like a regular boarding school, require students to stay for a duration of 9- 12 months out of the year. While focusing on therapeutic rehabilitation, students also participate with their studies, as they would at a traditional boarding school. As of 2005, the United states reportedly had 140 therapeutic boarding schools. As of today, there are close to 300. Therapeutic boarding schools are widely considered to be the teenage equivalent of residential treatment centers. The main difference between the two is therapeutic boarding schools' emphasis on education as well as therapeutic and behavioral rehabilitation.
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Parents of Zion Educational Systems will tell you that our commitment to restoring the student and the family is unmatched.  For more information please call 866-417-8579.

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